Thompson RCMP hunting fugitive wanted in fentanyl seizure
Thompson RCMP are searching for a man wanted in connection with over 1,400 pills – confirmed by police to contain fentanyl – seized at a traffic stop in February. Continue reading
Street Drugs
Rise in overdose deaths prompts carfentanil warning from Interior Health
Interior Health says ingesting one or two grains of carfentanil can be fatal to people. Continue reading
Fewer Winnipeggers are being treated for fentanyl overdoses compared to 2017
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
According to Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, fewer people are being treated for fentanyl overdoses this year compared to 2017. So far this year, 224 people have been treated with naloxone, compared to 371 patients during the same period last year. Continue reading
What’s in your drugs? Safe injection site offers users a way to test for unexpected fentanyl
Drug users in Ottawa will be able to tell whether there’s fentanyl in their drugs in 20 seconds or less. Continue reading
In emotional Facebook post, Victoria mom says son’s fatal overdose started with prescription drugs
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
They say they begged for alternatives, and for access to his medical records, but were told he was old enough to make his own medical decisions. Continue reading
Drug overdoses prompts Peterborough police to issue public warning
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Three deaths in 48 hours have police warning residents of the potential dangers when using illicit street drugs. Continue reading
Laced drugs prevalent in Saskatoon
SIDEST sees drugs laced with dry wall dust, icing sugar, hairspray, and even products from the dental industry. Continue reading
Kelowna vigil remembers those lost to fentanyl crisis
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Racine Cessford died because she had ingested a fentanyl-laced street drug. Continue reading
Unknown, potentially fatal street drug prompts warning from Regina police
By Blake Lough Digital Journalist
The Regina Police Service is warning the public about an unidentified, potentially fatal drug that is possibly being trafficked as heroin. Continue reading
Fentanyl fact sheet: what it is and what it does
Learn more about fentanyl, what it does, and how to tell if someone is suffering from fentanyl poisoning. Continue reading